V15 | Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (15, AMD)
- Model: V15 Gen 2 ALC (82KD series)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 7 5700U
- Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6, Vega 7, Vega 8
- Memory: 4GB–16GB DDR4 3200MHz, up to 32GB
- Storage: 256GB–1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, optional 1TB HDD
- Display: 15.6-inch HD (TN) or Full HD (TN/IPS)
- Connectivity: USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, Wi-Fi 5 or 6
- Weight: ~1.64–1.7 kg (3.6–3.75 lbs)
Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (15, AMD)
AMD Ryzen Performance
The Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (15, AMD) features AMD Ryzen processors (e.g., Ryzen 5 5500U, 6 cores, 12 threads, 2.1–4.0 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP; Ryzen 7 5700U, 8 cores, 16 threads, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP). Cinebench R23 multi-core scores ~8,500 (Ryzen 7 5700U) or ~7,200 (Ryzen 5 5500U). Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 or Vega 8 graphics (~1.6–1.8 TFLOPS) handle light gaming (~25–35 FPS in *GTA V* at 720p, low settings). PCMark 10 scores ~5,200–5,800, suitable for office tasks and multitasking (~10–12 Chrome tabs). Cooling keeps temps ~65–75°C under load, with fans at ~35 dB. Users praise performance for budget productivity but note limitations for heavy workloads.
Display and Build Quality
Features a 15.6-inch display: HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits, 45% NTSC) or Full HD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits, 45–100% sRGB) with anti-glare coating. The plastic chassis (Iron Gray) weighs ~1.64–1.7 kg (3.6–3.75 lbs) and measures 359.2 x 235.8 x 19.9 mm. MIL-STD-810H tested for durability. Full-size keyboard (spill-resistant, 1.5mm travel, optional numpad) and one-piece touchpad are functional; no backlighting. 720p webcam with privacy shutter. Users note lightweight design but criticize TN panel’s poor viewing angles and dim display (211–250 cd/m²).
Connectivity and Battery Life
Includes 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz), RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo. Wi-Fi 5 (Qualcomm QCA6174, ~620 Mbps) or Wi-Fi 6 (~1.2 Gbps) with Bluetooth 5.0–5.1. The 38Wh battery lasts ~6–7 hours (office tasks) or ~8–10 hours (video at 150 nits). Rapid Charge reaches 80% in ~1 hour (65W). Users appreciate Ethernet and port variety but note USB-C lacks power delivery and short battery life compared to competitors like HP 15s (~8–10 hours).
Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (15, AMD): All Features
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 7 5700U (up to 8 cores, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP) |
|---|---|
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3), Vega 7 (Ryzen 5), Vega 8 (Ryzen 7, up to 1.8 TFLOPS) |
| Memory | 4GB–16GB DDR4 3200MHz (soldered + 1x SODIMM, dual-channel, up to 32GB) |
| Storage | 256GB–1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4), optional 1TB 2.5-inch HDD |
| Display | 15.6-inch HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits, 45% NTSC), Full HD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits, 45–100% sRGB) |
| Connectivity | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo |
| Features | Wi-Fi 5 or 6, Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.1, fTPM 2.0, 720p webcam with privacy shutter, spill-resistant keyboard, MIL-STD-810H |
| Warranty | 1–2 years (standard, optional extended) |
Lenovo V15 Gen 2 (15, AMD): All Specifications
| Model | V15 Gen 2 ALC (82KD series) |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U (4 cores, 8 threads, 2.6–3.8 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP), Ryzen 5 5500U (6 cores, 12 threads, 2.1–4.0 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP), Ryzen 7 5700U (8 cores, 16 threads, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3, 6 cores, 1.2 TFLOPS), Vega 7 (Ryzen 5, 7 cores, 1.6 TFLOPS), Vega 8 (Ryzen 7, 8 cores, 1.8 TFLOPS) |
| Memory | 4GB–16GB DDR4 3200MHz (4GB or 8GB soldered + 1x SODIMM, dual-channel, up to 32GB) |
| Storage | 256GB–1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4, up to 3500 MB/s read), optional 1TB 2.5-inch HDD (5400rpm) |
| Display | 15.6-inch HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz), Full HD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits, 45–100% sRGB, 60Hz) |
| Connectivity | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz), RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 5 (Qualcomm QCA6174, up to 620 Mbps) or Wi-Fi 6 (up to 1.2 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.1, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Battery | 38Wh, 6–7 hours (office tasks), 8–10 hours (video at 150 nits) |
| Power Supply | 65W USB-C or barrel (Rapid Charge) |
| Dimensions | 359.2 x 235.8 x 19.9 mm (14.14 x 9.28 x 0.78 inches) |
| Weight | Starting at 1.64 kg (3.6 lbs) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home/Pro, Windows 11 Home/Pro, no OS option |
| Security | fTPM 2.0, webcam privacy shutter, Kensington Lock slot |
| Audio | 2x 1.5W Dolby Audio speakers, dual mics |
| Camera | 720p with privacy shutter |
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant, full-size chiclet, 1.5mm key travel, optional numpad, no backlight |
| Warranty | 1–2 years (standard, optional extended) |
| Certifications | RoHS, EPEAT Silver, Energy Star, MIL-STD-810H |
| Package Contents | Laptop, 65W charger (USB-C or barrel), quick start guide |
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